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A MyMSTeam Member asked a question 💭
edmonton, alberta, CANADA

I have so much education and am doing nothing with it. I’m depressed! And moving to a different city because my husband got a new job, and I’ll have to find new friends etc

August 10
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Members rallied around a question about coping with major life changes from MS, including depression, relocation, and feeling like education... Read more

Members rallied around a question about coping with major life changes from MS, including depression, relocation, and feeling like education and skills are going unused. Several members shared personal strategies like reframing the move as an adventure, exploring volunteer work, online tutoring, and leaning on community spaces like the YMCA or church to build new connections. A recurring theme was that while MS brings real losses and unpredictable challenges, attitude, self-compassion, and mutual support can help members adapt and even grow through the changes.

A MyMSTeam Member

@A MyMSTeam Member That can seem scary to have to start over , but you will adjust and you might even Love it , and make really great friendships, you never know who you will meet .
The knowledge you have earned can never be taken away from you and you can use it a way that you never thought you would. How about an online tutor ? There are online programs that you can do from home and teach kids different things or even people in other countries ! Write a book, get creative !! It’s ok to feel depressed ,but it’s his might be a really good thing for you

August 10
A MyMSTeam Member

Yay!! Moving is always fun yet stressful; but you’ll be able to make new friends and with your charisma and education I’m sure you’ll cope very well 🤗

August 10 (edited)
A MyMSTeam Member

I love the support I get! Thank you all so much :)

August 12
A MyMSTeam Member

I feel this so much, @A MyMSTeam Member, and the stress is real, but letting go of the old me also is empowering. "I once was" is a mantra we often hold, but we can all evolve!

August 11
A MyMSTeam Member

Don’t be overwhelmed by the changes. Take things at YOUR pace. I feel the same way. I earned my MBA in 1998 and was dx 2 years later. I worked FT while taking my MBA classes at Night. I am quite sure that burning the candle at both ends accelerated the onset of MS. All of that while juggling GF —> fiancé—>then wife 2 months after finishing. Not a bad thing, but a lot of stress. Shortly after I returned from our honeymoon, I was promoted to the Manager of our Cost/Price Proposal Development Team at work. No high stress, deadline driven work that had the highest executive visibility. That couldn’t have been a stressful job…..🤷🏻‍♂️

August 10

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